A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM, IV. FLEET FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION OF GRADUATES OF ALL CLASSES,
Abstract
An investigation was made of the fleet utilization and job proficiency of the graduates of an experimental job-oriented training course for Electronics Technicians (X-ET). This course was designed to train lower-aptitude personnel, in a relatively shorter time to assume ET duties in the fleet. The fleet performance capabilities of 68 X-ET's and a matching sample of 64 Class A School graduates (A-ET's) were assessed by a variety of instruments and methods. The assessment evidence indicates X-ET's were performing the duties of their rating satisfactorily in the fleet. Despite sampling differences in aptitude, length of training and experience which favored the A-ET group, the X-ET group demonstrated generally comparable abilities. The groups were similar with respect to the number and types of shipboard electronics gear they serviced. The majority of both groups were capable of working on equipments with only 'limited' supervision, and the summary ratings for both groups on 35 specific job tasks fell within the levels indicating 75-100% successful completion of tasks without supervisory help. The overall results indicate the success of the X-ET course in qualifying lower-aptitude personnel to assume ET responsibilities in the fleet. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0666565
Entities
People
- John H. Steinemann
- Nicholas H. Van Matre
- Robert J. Harrigan
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center